WashU Law By the Numbers
Creative legal minds take shape here.
Our creative legal minds achieve exceptional results that reflect our standing among top law school rankings, from academic excellence to career impact across the globe.
WashU Law School Rankings
WashU Law’s excellence in U.S. News & World Report rankings reflects our commitment to distinction across all measures of legal education.
Best Law Schools
(U.S. News 2026)
Best for Outcomes
Best for Federal Clerkships
Best for International Law
Class Profile
The newest class of creative legal minds represents diverse backgrounds, exceptional academic achievement, and global perspectives that enrich our collaborative community.
264
1L Students
40.5% Women, 55.7% Men, 3% Other or Not Reported
165 – 176
LSAT, 25th – 75th Percentile
3.58 – 4.0
GPA, 25th – 75th Percentile
93.6%
From outside of Missouri
53
Undergraduate Majors Represented
From 157 Schools
7
Veterans and Military-Connected Students
8
Countries Represented
In our international student cohort
35
States Represented
Including Washington, D.C.
44.4%
First Generation Law Students
34
Languages Spoken
44.3%
Students of Color
1.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native, 31% Asian, 4.1% Black-African American, 9.4% Latino/e
49.2%
1-5 Years Professional Experience
Career Outcomes
Our graduates shape the legal profession worldwide, securing prestigious positions that reflect their creative problem-solving abilities and exceptional preparation.
#1
In the Nation for Outcomes
(U.S. News 2026)
50
States with Practicing Alumni
24+
Countries with Practicing Alumni
73.8%
Large Firm and Clerkship Placements
(Class of 2023)
11.5%
Judicial Clerkship Rate
(Class of 2021)
Academics
Our academic programs, hands-on experiences, and global opportunities prepare students to reimagine law in an evolving world.